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Accessibility in digital education

Accessibility in digital education ensures that all students can fully engage with learning. Thoughtfully designed materials and spaces remove barriers and create a more equitable learning experience. This can include providing captions on videos, creating clear and structured documents, and using platforms that integrate with assistive technology,

Benefits include:

  • A sense of belonging – When accessibility is considered from the start, students feel included and valued.
  • Greater confidence and engagement – Easier access to learning materials allows students to focus on their studies without unnecessary obstacles.
  • Stronger connections – An accessible learning environment fosters trust, giving students more opportunities to engage and participate.

Accessible quick wins in digital platforms 

This section provides quick tips to improve the accessibility of learning content created within some of our digital learning platforms.

  • A student is sitting at a desk crafting a piece of metal jewellery.
    Jewellery Workshop, 2024, London College of Fashion, UAL | Photograph: Ana Blumenkron

    Quick wins: Miro  

    Steps to enhance engagement in Miro.

  • A student painting a canvas with bright pink and orange hues.
    Fine Art BA (Hons) student, 2022. Chelsea College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: UAL

    Quick wins: Padlet  

    Tips to improve the Padlet experience.

  • Two students are working together to build a wooden chair.
    Architecture, spatial and interior design studio, 2017. Chelsea College of Arts, UAL.|Photograph: UAL

    Quick wins: Panopto  

    Actions to optimize your Panopto videos or audio.

Creating accessible digital teaching material

Resources to help you create accessible documents and digital learning experiences.

Capitalise on Captions

How to use and edit captions on Blackboard Collaborate, Panopto and Teams.

How to write user-friendly content for online platforms

Tips to write and structure learning content in clear and plain English.

Content checking processes & tools

Check your digital learning content for accessibility improvements.

Review your Moodle materials

Steps to check accessibility scores in Powerpoint, Word, PDF, Adobe inDesign and Moodle

All about Ally

Access video tutorials and supportive guidance on using Blackboard Ally to ensure best practice and accessibility.

Further support

Explore additional guidance and support blogs.

LearnTeach CSM

Practical advice and insights on accessibility at CSM to integrate inclusive practices into digital teaching and learning.

LCC Teaching Hub

A collection of blog posts exploring accessibility in teaching and learning at UAL, offering insights, guidance, and best practices for creating more inclusive digital education.

Contact us

For further support embedding accessibility into digital learning tools and spaces, contact Digital Learning Practice through MySupport or your local Digital Learning team: